

The Human Face of Japan
Synopsis
The world continues to look to Japan as a highly industrialized, future-oriented country that has retained much of its ancient tradition. This series provides an insight into the character of a highly complex nation by examining the lives of nine Japanese from widely diverse backgrounds in the context of social and economic developments.
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March 16, 1982
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Howes
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Howes
- Original Title
- The Human Face of Japan
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Howes
Oliver Howes
Stuart Armstrong, Lindsay Frazer
Gil Brealey
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Howes
Writer
Oliver Howes
Director
Gil Brealey
Producer
Stuart Armstrong
Editor
Lindsay Frazer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Human Face of Japan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Human Face of Japan about?
The world continues to look to Japan as a highly industrialized, future-oriented country that has retained much of its ancient tradition. This series provides an insight into the character of a highly complex nation by examining the lives of nine Japanese from widely diverse backgrounds in the context of social and economic developments.
Who directed The Human Face of Japan?
The Human Face of Japan was directed by Oliver Howes.
Who stars in The Human Face of Japan?
The principal cast of The Human Face of Japan includes Peter Gwynne.
When was The Human Face of Japan released and how long is it?
The Human Face of Japan was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Human Face of Japan?
The Human Face of Japan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).


















